Cracking is a natural, expected, and accepted behavior of concrete. However, cracks may affect the appearance, function, durability, service life, or more seriously, the structural integrity of the ...

Scientists are testing concrete that repairs itself using bacteria, sealing cracks and reducing leaks by up to 80%.

Cracks, which could be classified according to their thickness as fissures or fractures, are serious problems in the construction industry that can negatively affect aesthetics, durability and, most ...

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Concrete cracks. That’s a fact. After investigating the cracks and establishing the repair objectives, designing or selecting the best repair material and procedure is fairly straight forward. This ...